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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,001.60, 342,002.40 and 224,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,001.60, 342,002.40 and 224,113.60 is: 336,170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,001.60 : 342,002.40 = 224,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,001.60/342,002.40 = 224,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,001.60x = 342,002.40 × 224,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,001.60x = 76,647,389,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,647,389,072.64/228,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,170.40

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